Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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737 matching releases

Contingency Reports for Liberty Steel Dalzell: FOI review

The reports undertaken by Deloitte referenced in the response to FOI202200273210 including the update reports on the Dalzell back-toback sale, due diligence, and contingency options.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200312750 Review of 202200307650
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SpacePort proposal at Scolpaig Farm North Uist: FOI release

Copies of all communications between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Ministers including letters emails and notes of any meetings and telephone conversations between the two concerning the proposal for the SpacePort proposal at Scolpaig Farm North Uist now subject to the current planning application ref Appl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200307219
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant: correspondence between Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance: FOI review

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance on the subject of the Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant. The correspondence can be limited to that to / from Ministers and that to/ from the Economic Development directorate. Upon receipt of the response to this req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200320778 Review of 202200315653
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

What (a) correspondence and (b) meetings has the Scottish Government had with (i) Tata Steel and (ii) Liberty House since 14 January 2022 regarding the Dalzell steelworks. Please provide a copy of the letters, minutes and all other documentation that accompanied these events. How much has the Scottish Government spent ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 146 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200329841
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents monitoring grid connection since May 2021: FOI review

Please provide all Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant. Please review the response to the above referenced FOI on the following grounds: The public interest test has been misapplied There is significant public interest in the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200303745 Review of 202200298378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ferguson shipyard regarding flags: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Ferguson Marine, regarding the flying of flags outside the shipyard. This should include, but not be exclusive to, the flying of a Union Jack, between September 8, 2022, and 5 October 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200323282
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Financial assurance to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

The relevant Scottish Government minister’s response(s) to the attached letter. A copy of the discussed letter written by the Scottish Government’s to provide financial assurance support to the yard for this particular bid. All Scottish Government letters which commit to provide financial assurance support for Ferguson...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200329951
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grid connection of Lochaber hydro plant: FOI review

All Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200298378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emails between ministers and Ferguson Marine discussing bidding for new contracts: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202300339075: “Any emails between Scottish Government ministers and Ferguson Marine officials that discuss bidding for new contracts, during the period between April 2022 and the present.” Up...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202300343660 Review of 202300339075
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine and the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise: FOI review

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 25 July 2022 and 5 October 2022 between Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd and the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise regarding the delivery and costs for vessels 801 and 802. Please provide the Mini...

FOI already published 80 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.21(4) s.17(1) s.30 s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200332412 Review of 202200327836
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Response to FOI 202100231585: FOI Review

A copy of the Scottish Government's response and response to request for review (if applicable) for case your reference 202100231585; also a copy of the original request.

FOI cost limit 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200299006 Review of 202100231585
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tax sites under Green Freeports: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that the undernoted tax sites shown below and taken from SG press release (28 July 2023) of successful Green Freeport bids will be Tax Sites under the Green Freeport definition? 2. Can you confirm whether the Port of Ardersier has now been added as another Tax Site under the Green Freeport definition...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384834
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787: FOI release

An unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787, which was a review of FOI 202100203997. Any internal correspondence on these FOIs, including discussions of redactions.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202100267005
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of meetings where Kate Forbes MSP and Mark Logan attended: FOI release

Minutes of any meetings held between Mark Logan and Kate Forbes or any meetings in which they were both present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300374638
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise meeting with GFG Alliance: FOI review

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on August 15, 2022. "I ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200329605 Review of 202200322329
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI review

Provide a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200330587 Review of 202200320853
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Eco system Fund: FOI release

A list of all the companies awarded funding via the Ecosystem Fund since 2021 and the amount each was allocated. (I note that the Awards from the Oct 2023 round have been published and are already readily available online) A list of companies that have received funding via the Ecosystem Fund, that have also received ad...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.30

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300383750
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagements between Ministers with David Tydeman and Alistair MacKenzie: FOI review

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Ivan McKee's meeting with David Tydeman...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200331849 Review of 202200321999
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI review

Any internal correspondence between Deloitte (or Teneo staff working under the Deloitte name) and the Scottish Government on the topic of reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta. This should include any correspondence requesting changes/alterations/clarifications to rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200332905 Review of 202200322226
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glen Sannox and Hull 802 delays: FOI release

The reasons Glen Sannox and hull 802 have been delayed Where the further £6m costs come from? How many people working for Ferguson Marine were paid a bonus and how much was each person paid? Were the bonus payments legal? Who authorised the bonus payments? Are the engines in fully running order? Is there any possibilit...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: 202300347685
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lobbying in Scotland meeting minutes with energy companies: EIR review

I have looked at the Scottish Lobbying Register and would like to ask you if you could provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings. With specific consideration of whether the Scottish Government hold records of meetings between Ivan McKee and: 01/11/2021 with B...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: EIR/202300363762 Review of 202300344585
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to auditor of Dalzell Steelworks and Lochaber Smelter: FOI review

Any information held by the Scottish Government, including internal and external correspondence, on the decision of the auditors of Dalzell steelworks and the Lochaber smelter (Alvance British Aluminium) to resign. The time period for this FOI request should be from 1 July 2022 to date. I am writing to you to request ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202200327714 Review of 202200321971
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine, regarding the flying of flags outside the shipyard : FOI release

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-16
Reference: 202200320963
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessels 801 and 802 Audit Scotland report correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence regarding corrections/edits to the Audit Scotland Report "New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802" sent between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200301013
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence to/from Louise MacDonald, Director General for Economy and the Directors in the DG Economy: FOI release

All internal correspondence regarding the corporate "transformation programme" for the DG Economy area to/from Louise Macdonald, Director General for Economy and the Directors in the DG Economy from 1 May 2022 to present. This includes any emails, letters, agendas, notes, memos, attachments.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 282 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200331591
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector